Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 2

PAGE TWO ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH Illinois House Stifles C.O.P. Court Plan Rap Negro Files For Place on County Board pnhli can Resolutions to Committee Pnul Smith, a negro residing at 7fM Mitchell street. Tiled his mating petition late Monday after- Uotll Democrat, Re-'noon as a candidate for the office 'of assistant supervisor. There are three assistant supervisors to be nnmed at the city-township election in April and Smith is the fourth lo file. Smith's nominating petition has iiecn Iri circulation for some time past, and, because of the name similarity, some of the acquaint ances of Police Captain Smith have Jumped to the erroneous con fluxion that It was the police rap tain who was running for office The situation has been a source of embarrassment to Police Capt Smith, for city employes unde O'Neill Offers One Would Express State As sembly's Support of Roosevelt Relief Orders To Be Cut Last Half of Month Township Office Will Make Reduction of 50 Percent Allocation Was Slashed SPRINGFIELD.

Feb. 16 I President P.onsfvHt's filnn to ro organlzc the federal judiciary plungrd House of Representatives Into its Wfforp.it fir-bate of thp SMSion today before the Domorrn- fir malorlly hy 77 fo vote stifled Republican plans to altnrk the Chief Executive's proposal. The Republican resolution, defeated in the roll call which was rolled In effort to give it Immediate consideration, was sent to (he Domorrntic controlled executive committee. Earlier, by agreement, a Democratic resolution, approving the President's plan, was sent to the same committee. Elmer J.

Schnackenberg, Chicago, one of the ffour sponsors of the Republican resolution, sought, to force the executive committee to report back Tuesday on the resolution, but he was declared out of order by Speaker Louie E. Lewis, after long argument. Benjamin S. AdnmowskI of Chicago, and Schnackenberg, rival floor lenders, held a heated debate over the issue, during which Adamowskl charged Schnoeken- berg "had broken his word" before. The vote on the resolution was along true party lines.

The Supreme Court Issue was forced from the Democratic side, when Schaffer O'Neill, Alton, Introduced a joint resolution declaring the Supreme Court had retarded economic progress anri urged Congress to enact nlto law President Roosevelt's proposal. The Chicago $45,000,000 school peg levy bill was amended by the House today to limit the tax increase to the years 1937 and 1938. The bill Is scheduled for House passage tomorrow and then will go hack to the Senate for concurrence In the changes. As It passed the Senate last week the peg levy hill would have made the $45,000,000 school ttjc tolallfe permanent law. Bills Introduced In the House Included: Creates Illinois text book commission, consisting of Superintendent of Public Instruction and presidents of state Normal schools, to select, and contract for uniform textbooks for elementary schools in districts of less than 20,000 population.

RENNICK Amends criminal rode to provide that if a prisoner has been admitted to bail pursuant to the provisions of the act, the recognizance shall be taken hy the clerk of the court wherever the defendant wns committed. SCOTT-GORMAN-CROWLEY Permits territory entirely without corporate limits of a municipality to establish tuberculosis sanitarium districts. Appropriates $1,000,000 for paved roads from Peru on U. S. Route 6 to Cedar Point at Stale Route 89.

Requires registration of aliens who have not declarer their Intention to become citizens. SCHAEFER O'NEILL Makes firemen, and policemen regular members of respective departments after one year's employment ant prevents their discharge without formal hearing. Wood River Home Bureau Started civil service classification are no permitted to engage in politics. After learning that the Pau Smith of Mitchell street had filed as a county board aspirant, Capt Smith told a reporter for the Tele graph that for two weeks past he has been kept busy explaining to acquaintances that it was another man who Is running for office Many have not realized, he said that since he Is under civil service he may not even sign an aspirant'; petition, let alone be himself a candidate. Only last Friday, he said, the Mitchell street Smith's petition was brought to the door of his home on Madison avenue as sign era were being solicited.

Hearing something said about a nominating petition, he called to warn Mrs. Smith that because of his civil service status, they were signing no nominating papers. A moment later he learned that it was the petition of Paul Smith which those at Police Capt. Paul L. Smith's home had been asked to sign.

Winter's Breath Presses Mercury To Sudden Low FOSTERBURG, Feb. At a meeting at the home of Mrs. Stanley Cnstln near hero Monday afternoon the Wood River unit of the Madison County Hofne Bureau was organized. Mrs. Castle is president of the county group.

Officers elected were a chairman Mrs. Ralph C'ulp; viro-ohairnwn, Mrs. W. M. Stanley; secretary treasurer, Mrs.

Agnes V. Stewart; 4-H Club chairman, Mrs. William Klopmeler; recreation enairman Mrs. Bon P. Eagleton; publicity chairman, Mrs.

F. W. Hamilton. The Wood River unit will holi: its meetings on the first Thursday of each month, with the next meeting set. for March 4 I ho home of Mrs.

Wlllliitn Klopnieier. The club will be known as tin Wood River unit of the Home Uu rcau. Fifteen members and guests were present at the meet- Ing, at which Miss Mary L. Strub Inger, county home mlvlsor, gave a demonstration on spring clothing and the balance of the program was similar to that given at the other organization meetings over the county, Bible Clausen Meet The Men's Federation of Bible vlasses of Allon and vicinity, met at the Grace M. E.

church at Seventh and Henry streets Monday. President Frank Moore of Hartford presided. The Rev. B. Bohn of the Hartford Baptist church was Hie speaker of the evening.

The members enjoyed a musical program and refreshments wore Continued from page 1. noticeable. The thaw of the last, few days, however, brought about a sinking of streets at some points, even. The street department has taken steps to remedy the sinkhole situation. By a peculiar quirk of events, it was a police car that wag damaged the most by a depression in the street during the week-end.

The squad car struck a hole at Broadway and Spring street early Monday morning and blew out a lire. Another bad sinkhole was reported to be on Alby street, between Fourth and Fifth. The holes occur when the ground has been softened by excessive moisture and the thumping of automobile wheels over the pavement tends to create a depression. A rise in temperature is predicted. As the air became crisper Monday night, the wind polished its teeth on the bluffs and swooped down on the city with its burden of gossamer snow.

The icy crystallization, that accompanies rapid temperature changes, gave a quartz-like crystalline structure to each flake that glistened in sparkling jets under street lights. Each crystalline flake was like a sparkling sequin, flashing cold fire from a thousand facets. Mother Earth wore this spangled coat gracefully, though she continued to sneeze bitterly through the eaves of homes during the night. Many a sleeper cocked a quizzical ear to the chilly symphony of the weather, then drowsed languidly in the warmth of his shelter, Snow Is Mood Most of the beauty of snow, however, Is not In Its crystalline most persons have not seen these tiny gems at their best, under a microscope. Rather, snow is to most persons a mood.

Its beauty is psychological. There Is something stimulating and comfortable about a snowfall something fine and lush with expectancy in the drift of the myriad white flakes. Though some weary householder may grumble and say ho wishes the snow would stop, it is of times true that he wishes the snow would continue on and on Indefinitely Into some mysterious, Interesting future. Snow in winter Is a pleasant mood- just as is a liuy summer, when the drowse and hum of passive green life intensifies the glow of a warm moon on sparklets of dew. No dew shapes winter's face.

Hiillier, the joy comes in the cold glitter of snow-crystals, the mo- noloiiy of dropping white stuff, Ihe muffled hush of movement, the intense comfort of a fire, and the pleasant protection of warm clothing or covers. In winter, passage through the outdoors Is a means to an end un attempt lo some place as quickly ns possible. In summer, being nuUIoorx is experience which is an end in Itself. Founders Pageant This Kveiling at Roosevelt Parent-Teacher Association of Roosevelt High School will meet this evening at o'clock, and a pageant depleting PTA Pounders Day will lie presented by Vlrs. Pay, Mrs.

Earl I.inKugU!, Mrs. T. Glasshreiiner, Mrs. Everett Butler, Mrs. Heimlon Fields and rfiss Marilyn Uuller.

An address will he given by the superintendent of St. Jlair County schools. Demands Increased as Fund Was Cut Down, Says Girard Due lo the heavy demands for relief in the last tew weeks and the lesser funds available as the demands have reached a peak point over the state, It has been found necessary to make a 50 percent cut In the orders to be issued from the town relief office here for the last half of February, Supervisor Gerard announced today. The cut In the size of the relief orders will begin Wednesday, pcrvisor Girard saiV that being the date when the orders for the last half of the month go into distribution. Everyone on the town relief list will be equally affected by the necessary cut in relief dispensing.

Relief orders are issued twice each month, and those for the first part of the month already have been distributed without reductions for the former basis. In explanation of the cut being made in the relief orders, Gerard said that the curtailment has been found necessary to keop within the money available to the poormas- ter's office. The sum of $10,047 allocated to Alton from the state funds under supervision of the I. E. C.

was just 51 percent of the amount requisitioned, and the amount for town funds is strictly limited by the appropriation made at the opening of the year. Major overhead expenses for February, such as medical supplies, Gerard said, were met at the first of the month. Full allocations of fuel for that period also were made. But for the last half of the month there is no alternri- tive but to cut orders in half, since there will be no money to pay for further demands. Relief needs In January took a sharp boost, Supervisor Gerard said, and the needs mounted even higher in the last two weeks.

There has been considerable illness, and the relief picture has been complicated by a number of quarantine cases which have meant added drain on the fuh'd because entire households were shut in, A recess forced by winter weather conditions in some WPA projects, together with loss of time on other WPA projects due to bad weather has also increased the strain on the relief funds. During the summer and fall months, the relief office was able to conserve some of its town funds which were held.back for the expected increase in relief demands of mid-winter, but these savings now have been used up, the super- vlstor stated, and the only answer that has been found Is to trim the size of the orders for the remainder of the month to keep within the funds on hand for their payment. AH possible effort will be made to handle emergency cases adequately and to prevent suffering, Gerard said, but at the same time the problem of stretching the funds for the next few weeks will be put squarely up to those on the relief list for their cooperation. "We feel confident that the extra demands for relief will subside in March as winter weather conditions ease and the relief situation becomes more normal," Gerard said. Miss H.

Clawson 111 6 Weeks, Dies Miss Helen L. Clawson, '20, daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Clnwson, and of the late Homer Clawson, died this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the family home, 1600 Greenwood avenue. She had been ill for six weeks.

With her family Miss Clawson moved to Allon from Springfield where she was horn March 7, 1917. She was educated in the public schools here, attending Clara Bar- Ion grade school and later junior school. Besides her mother, six sisters and a brother survive. They are Mrs. Elsie Serif res of Wood River and Mrs.

Pauline Bauser, Mavis, Erman Jean, Dorris and Donabelle Clawson, and Homer Clawson, all of Alton. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at '2 p. at the Klunk futienil homo, 220 Court street. Hurml will be In City Friends may call at I ho funeral home Wednesday evening and until time of the funeral. John Story Dies John Story, an employe at the Mike Mickoff tavern, died Man- at 8:30 p.

at the Mirkoff residence, Plainvlew avenue, where ho hud lieen cared for dur- ng his illness. The body is at the Streepcr funeral home pending funeral arrangements. Another Sixth Ward Aspirant Elmer Nolan of 1419 Cooper heel filed today as a candidate or alderman of Sixth ward. He Is he fourth lo file In that 1 1 Tiny Woman Mother of Triplets "There'll be no more," said Mrs. Jenny Caporale In Brooklyn, N.

after presenting her husband with a surprise Valentine in the form of triplet daughters. Mrs. Caporale, five feet tall and 108 pounds, is the mother of three other children. The triplets weighed four pounds; three pounds six and one-quarter ounces, and two pounds ten ounces, respectively. (Associated Press Photo) 26 Nations Agree To Halt Flow of Arms Into Spain Continued from page 1.

stationing of neutral observers in their territory. As now worked out, in the face of Portuguese refusal to partlcl' pate, the plan embodies two main points: 1. Establishment of more than 1000 observers the Franco- Spanish and Gibraltar-Spanish frontiers to report to the committee violations which then would be made the subject of strong representations to the offending governments. The approximate $2,000,000 cost would be apportined among the committee members. 2.

A tight naval blockade of the entire peninsula, Including both Portuguese and Spanish ports, maintained by the warships of the great European powers. Germany Concurs in Plan BERLIN, Feb. 16. German government sources expressed satisfaction today at the decision of the London neutrality committee to stop the flow of volunteers to Spain by Saturday midnight. They said it was to be regretted the step was not taken sooner.

PARIS, Feb. 16. UP) of prospective warriors, confronted by Saturday midnight deadline for international volunteer aid on either side of the Spanish civil war, trooped toward the Spanish frontier today. Others scurried about in preparation for departure in tima to beat the deadline. Dispatches from the frontier said about 1400 volunteers already had crossed the boundary this month.

Premier Leon Blum's government, already armed with decree powers, was ready to put a quick halt to train, automobile, and bus caravans bound for the battlefields. The government was authorized last month to decree a six-months ban on enlistments. Popular Front Marks Anniversary MADRID, Feb. 16. defenders, united under the sole command of General Jose Miaja, fought off Insurgent attacks from two sides first birthday of their Socialist-led, Popular Front government.

A year ago today the parties of the left Popular Front came Into power through Spain-wide elections. Today, with almost seven months of that year having been devoted to fighting a Fascist-military rebellion, Madrid's newspapers urged her soldiers to "fight on for the rights which the people sanctioned." Insurgents pressed Madrid from both the southeast and the northwest, but government commanders contended the new united command had given their men fresli vigor. The Febus (Spanish News Agency) reported the insurgent southern armies had been fought a standstill In the Adra sector, 27 miles west of Almerla, on the Mediterranean. In the Ovideo sector, the insurgent northern command launched fresh attack In an effort to break the long government siege of Ovie- They retreated under heavy machine gun and rifle fire while 100 meters from the government Dispatches from Barcelona snkl 'our trlmotoreil insurgent planes jombed the railway station at i'ortbou, on the Franco-Catalan Mrder, damaging four houses and wounding several persons. Mischief Mrs.

T. C. Shcppard of 3619 Cor. onado drive, east of the city, reported to the police today that boys with an airgun had shot thrpugh a window of her home, breaking the glass. Polirp asked to give the information to a deputy sheriff.

The ancients believed in the existence of unicorns, horse-like unlrnalfl which bore spiralcd horn, Tusks of the narwhal whale were exhibited as hums of tin' unicorn. Butter smeared over cheese will help keep the cheese from ilry- Hitler Orders Election for Church Synod BERLIN, Feb. 16 capitulation of Nazis to rebellious protestant ministers was indicated today by Adolf Hitler's restoration of control to the Evangelical Church electorate. If the Hitler decree were carried out In accordance with an interpretation attributed to the Deutsches Nachrichtenbuero, the official German news bureau, it would mean the first major defeat for Hitler in his determination to bring all phases of life under totalitarian control of the Nazi party. In the face of a reported resurgence of opposition to dictatorship in church already has caused ministers to suffer Relchsfuehrer empowered Hans Karri, Reichsmin- ister for Church Affairs, "to prepare for an election of a general synod" to direct Evangelical Church affairs.

Hitler admitted failure of a Reich committee to bring about "unity in the German Evangelical Church." His- overture yesterday from his Benchtesgaden retreat near Munich 'would make partial peace on a front that has presented most persistent threats to Nazi rule. The semi-official interpretation admitted no defeat, however, but rathe rpresented the decree as in line with a fundamental Nazi principle that "all laws must rest on the will of the people." "The principle must naturally, in so modern a Democracy as the new Germany, apply also to the church community," the news agency commented. Contrary to literal readings of the manifesto, the interpretation went on to say the synod election would be conducted under church leadership rather than under Karri church circles said was an important on church property. Methodist Fellowship Dinners Tomorrow Night Two of the Methodist churches in Alton will have dinner parties tomorrow night as their part In the Nation Wide movement among Methodists for a "Million Fellowship" dinner. Grace Methodist and Main Street Methodist will hold their dinners on Wednesday evening and part of the program will be to listen in on a nationwide hookup by radio.

The local churches in Alton had been apportioned 150 units in the money raising campaign, equivalent to $1,800. The First Methodist church had completed its quota early in the Fellowship period, the campaign extending from January 15 to February 15. Of the total of units allocated to Alton, all but 27 units have been provided by the churches. Rev. F.

M. Hedger is the chairman of the Alton area. It is said by him that the balance of the units will be taken care of by Wednesday night while local Methodists join with others nation wide around the table when the jubilee dinners are held. The First Methodist church will hold a Washington Birthday dinner Friday evening of this week. The Principia Debate Schedule Announced The following debate schedule was announced today by Mr.

Clay- ion D. Ford, coach of The Prln- cipiu College debating squad: Kcb. Collcgi 1 Fnyolle, Feb. 19-3O--Minourl Stale Tournament, Kuyette. Keb.

Mlillkln Unlverilty, DC- c.itur. Feb. Normal. Normal. Debate, Weilmlni- imrt Central Colleges.

March Wwtern Teach- eis. March College, The question being debated with Illinois College is: "Resolved, That the extension of consumer cooperatives would contribute to the public welfare." The question for de- hate with the Missouri College is: "Resolved, That Congress be empowered to fix minimum wages and maximum hours for Industry." Read Telegraph Want Ads Daily, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. 19 Mayor Urges CIO. Man To Quit Anderson Would Drive 'Outside Or-, ganizers' from His City Hoffman Draws Reply Green Calls His Expulsion From U. M.

W. A. 'Hitlerism' ANDERSON, Feb. 16, Determlned to drive "outside organizers" from this military-ruled industrial city of 42,000 residents, Mayor Harry R. Baldwin declared today "if these agitators remain and martial law is lifted, we will be right back where we were before." The mayor said, "If the union Is sincere in its expressed desire to see order maintained, It will send Victor Reuther (an organizer) and his assistants away.

It is for their good as well as the good of the general community." When told of the mayor's statement, Reuther, a Detroit, resident, asserted "I will stny in Anderson as long as my work is satisfactory to the international organization and to the union in Anderson." Colonel Albert H. Whitcomb, commanding National Guardsmen here, said his officers were investigating activities of the organizers. He indicated the organizers "or anyone else" will be sent from the city, if the investigation shows such action necessary. Meanwhile the military authorities and the Madison county grand jury studied the activities of 13 men who remained under arrest in connection with the disorder. "Brazen Bloodshed" CIO TRENTON, N.

Feb. 15, Labor organizations directed a sharp counter-attack at Governor Harold G. Hoffman today for his expressed determination to protect property from "sit-down" strikes or other tactics which he called unlawful, to promote Industrial unionization. "It is a brazen promise of bloodshed," said the North Jersey Council for Industrial Organization. "What agency of the state government will carry out the threat of bloodshed?" the committee for labor's rights in New Jersey asked.

Governor Hoffman's statement was inspired by the projected drive of the North Jersey Council for Industrial 'Organization to gain supporters for the John L. Lewis industrial union group. He criticized the Michigan automobile "sit-down" strikes, warned that "such conduct will not be tolerated or permitted by the people of this state," and asserted "the avoidance of the possibility of bloodshed is, of course, desirable but not at the expense of surrender to, or compromise with, or toleration of those guilty of such criminal acts." Green Won't Quit, He Says WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, assailed today as "Hitlerism" the order for his expulsion from his own union, the United Mine Workers. "I won't take It lying down," he told reporters after the Miners' International Policy Committee had accused him of "treason" In the General Motors strike and called on union officials to take away his membership.

John P. Frey, president of the Federation's metal trades department, stepped to Green's side in the renewal of battling inside organized labor's ranks. "The Automobile Workers'strike was much more than a strike against General Motors Corp." Frey said. "It was a strike against the American Federation of Labor and its affiliated international unions." The Green forces brought about the suspension of the miners and nine other union from the Federation last year because of their affiliation with Lewis' committee. Valentine Tea for Roxana Girl Scouts ROXANA, Feb.

of the village of Roxana are being asked to cooperate with the Wood River flood committee by Mrs. Harry Hockinghomer, who said this morning that persons in Roxann who have food or clothing to donate for the purpose should notify her. Mrs. Hockinghomer said that an effort Is being made to load a truck with provisions to leave Wood River Friday or Sal- unlay. Soap is among the articles most desired, Mrs.

Hockinghomer said. Mrs. Hocklnghomer's address is 124 West Second street, Roxana; her telephone number is 461. Goods will be called for in case the giver is unable to deliver them. Silver Tea valentine silver tea was given Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church by the Hoxnna Girl Scouts and their leader, Miss Wetzei.

Mrs. Clyde Condray and Mrs. George Harris served (en. A short program was given. New Hampshire House Urges Court Plan Defeat CONCORD, N.

Feb. 16, IVP)- The New Hampshire House of Representatives today called upon Congress, by a vote of 215 to 147 to turn down President Roosevelt's Suprane Court proposal. Chicago Executive to Sneak at I.M.A. Meet James S. Knowlson, chairman of the board of the Stewart-Warner will address the next meeting of the southern division of'the Illinois Ai- soclation Friday evening, Feb.

19, following a dinner at the Missouri Athletic Association, St. Louis. His subject will be "Management and Men." Knowlson who Is a graduate of Cornell University, was Identified with the General Electric for several years, In addition to be Ing an executive of the Stewart- Warner he is president of the Speedway Manufacturing of Chicago. Sharing the speaking program will be Oliver T. Remmers, St.

Louis attorney and former chairman of the St. Louis election and police commissions. He has been mentioned In news accounts recently as a potential candidate for the Republican nomination, for mayor of St. Louis. 'Family Size Farm' Dream Is Remote Says Roosevelt Continued from page 1.

land made within three years from the date of purchase." The President said the committee emphasized these necessities: "First, action to open the doors of ownership to tenants who now have the requisite ability and experience, but who can become owners only with the assistance of liberal credit, on long terms, and technical advice. Asks Loans, Bod Land Retirement "Second, modest loans, with the necessary guidance and education l.o prevent small owners from slipping Into tenancy, and to help the masses of tenants, croppers, and farm laborers at the very bottom of the agricultural ladder increase their standards of living, achieve greater security, and begin the upward climb toward land ownership. "Third, the retirement by public agencies of land proved to bo un- suitcd for farming, and assistance to the families living thereon In finding homes on good land. "Fourth, cooperation with state and local agencies of government to improve the general leasing system. The President said action along such lines "should furnish a sound basis for the beginning of a program for improving the present intolerable condition the lowest income farm families." He asserted that the only solution to the problem Is "a nationwide program under federal leadership and with the assistance of states, counties, communities, and individuals." Agricultural Ladder a "Treadmill" Discussing the report, the President said it revealed "a grave problem of great magnitude and complexity," "The American dream of the fnmily-size farm, owned by the family which operates it, has become more and more remote.

"The agriculture ladder, on which an energetic young man might ascend from hired hand to tenant to independent owner, is not longer serving its purpose." He pointed out that two of every five farmers are tenants while on some farm lands the ratio is as great as seven out of every 10 farmers. The tenant population has been increasing at the rate of about 40,000 annually for 10 years, he said, observing that "the agriculture ladder, for these American citizens, has become a treadmille." "When fully half the total farm population of the United States no longer can feel secure, when millions of our people have lost their roots in the soil," Mr. Roosevelt said, "action to provide security is Imperative, and will be generally approved." Senate Committee To Get Judiciary Retirement Bill Continued from page 1. after suggestin gthe age limit be raised to 75. McCarran said the bill would be reported to the full committee Monday and "guessed" it would be taken up In the Senate soon afterward, probably the following Wednesday.

Under the Sumners measure- already passed by the would be given full pay of $20,000 annually. After 10 days of off-the-floor discussion of Mr. Roosevelt's recommendation for enlarging the supreme court if justices over 70 do not retire, the lineup In Congress was becoming more apparent. Representative Cox (Democrat, Georgia), summoned House Democrats opposed to the proposition to confer about strategy. He was appointed chairman of the group last week.

In the Senate, 29 members have declared publicly for Mr. Roosevelt's program, with an equal number opposed. The other 38 are not committed. After Senator Glass (Democrat, Virginia), yesterday called Attorney General Cummings' arguments fo rthe program Senator Mlnton (Democrat, I ia), said the 1936 election gav ho President and Congress a "mandate to go ahead." "Under our system of government," a Mlnton said in a radio speech, "as it now operates, five men on the Supreme Court have an absolute veto power over the legislative policy of the people's elected Ask Wood River For WPA Jobs; Where'sMoney? City Hunts Kind of Pro. ject That Will Fit Pocketbook Acts On Bond Issue Council Authorizes Treasurer to Sell Securities WOOD RIVER, Feb.

16-Forccd to fund over $25,500 In outstanding debts with a special bond Issue, the finance beleagercd city admlnistra- lion today racked Its brains for Works Progress Administration project that would put the community's unemployed to work without putting a further undue burden upon the municipality's fiscal fairs. At the same meeting the city council took Its last major action toward floating the funding bond stic for the old debt cleanup, It re- celved Monday night a petition from 50 WPA enrollees requesting that the city sponsor a project that would put them to work. One based on Improvements of State Is under way, but present weather conditions, Majtor Hamilton said, prompted the project foreman to reduce his working force to 20. The men signing the petition for work complained they had been dropped from projects outside the city, but in the immediate area, in favor of men from the communities sponsoring the jobs. Might Commute to Jobs Their nearest source of WPA employment, they said, would be a project at Stalllngs.

The council's action was to authorize Its mayor and street and alley committee to interview WPA authorities regarding possibility of putting the idle men to work on the State street project while the city officials worked out another to follow It Immediately. Most favored of the tentative proposals which members of the council brought up was one for digging up and cleaning outlying sewers. Mayor Hamilton proposed the project, and said district WPA authorities had born a favorable attitude toward it. It had the advantage of Involving a minimum of expense for the city, as sponsor for the work, he pointed gut, since little material would be needed. Hamilton said he felt certain many of the outlying sewer mains were clogged with sand sediment washed In by the rains, and expressed the sentiment that the cleaning would be of great benefit to residents Jn the affected area.

Sidewalks Suggested Another project suggested was the laying of sidewalks and curbing under the plan followed by other communities, of the area. Under this plan benefited property owners would pay for material used, probably purchasing it at a rate reduced by the large quantity used, while the federal government would pay for the WPA labor. This project, too, had the advantage of costing the city, sponsor, but little. Several aldermen, however, expressed the opinion that property owners In the areas needing the sidewalks would not be sufficiently unanimous in taking advantage of the opportunity to make the project completely worth while. An added objection was the cost of hiring a to contract with the property owners for tht work.

The council last night completes action toward floating Its funding bonds by adopting a resolution authorizing the sale at the bonds to H. C. Spelr Co. of Chicago, ratifying the contract originally signed for the sale, and empowering the city treasurer to turn the bonds over to that firm. Another motion authorized the treasurer to deposit with the clcrK of the Madison county circut court funds obtained from the sue's sale, plus an additional $181, to pay judgments against Hie for which the bonds were floated.

After the meeting last mum corporation Counsellor Francis Manning estimated persons holding judgments against the city would not be able to get tnoir motley for another two weeks rause of the complicated nature 01 routine still to be gone througn before their checks are obtainable. Mayor Hamilton advised the aldermen to have ready by the "rsi March meeting their recommendation for clerks and judges to serve in the forthcoming April city eiei- tion. Kansas House Passes Bill to Ban All Beer TOPEKA, Feb. IK Only two legal blows were noriW today to hammer the nunn tightly in the beer barrel in Kansas, The State House has pnsscrt hill to ban beer and nil other My erages with any alcoholic' romem. would become law It' 0 )' 0 by the Senate and Governor waiter A.

Huxman. The foamy beverage, most the 3.2 variety, has flowed benefit to the sW' treasury-since 1933 in Kansas where Carry Nation once her hatchet and threw rocks a saloon painting of 1.